Mozambique entry requirements for British passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Passport validity (FCDO rule): At least 6 months after the day you arrive
Visa (FCDO): Read the official visa text below
Official source: GOV.UK – Mozambique travel advice, Entry requirements (FCDO) · page last updated 20 August 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026
Whether you need a visa and how long your British passport must be valid to enter Mozambique, as published by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), quoted word for word, with a checker for your dates.
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Do I need a visa for Mozambique with a British passport?
We quote the FCDO text word for word and do not summarise it: its first sentence has conditions or a wording we do not turn into a one-line answer.
British passport holders must get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling to Mozambique for tourism or business visits of up to 30 days.
You can apply for an ETA through the official Mozambique eVisa portal at least 5 working days before you travel. You must pay online when you apply. You cannot pay on arrival at the border.
The fee is approximately 47 US dollars, including a 37 US dollars visa fee and a 650 Mozambican Metical processing fee. Processing can take at least 5 working days. You should apply well in advance of your travel date.
When you arrive in Mozambique, you may be asked to show:
- proof of accommodation
- a return or onward ticket
- proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay
You should carry a printed copy of your approved ETA and payment confirmation, as immigration officials may ask to see them when you enter or leave Mozambique.
Official source: GOV.UK – Mozambique travel advice, Entry requirements (FCDO), section “Visa requirements” · page last updated 20 August 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026
Passport validity: official text “Passport validity requirements”
To enter Mozambique, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Make sure you get your passport stamped with the correct dates before leaving the immigration desk.
You need at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps.
Official source: GOV.UK – Mozambique travel advice, Entry requirements (FCDO) · page last updated 20 August 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026
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Schengen rules count your whole trip in the Schengen area: if you visit several Schengen countries, enter the day you first enter the area and the day you leave the last Schengen country.
The check runs in your browser: your dates are not sent anywhere. It applies the FCDO sentence literally (for example “6 months” is counted as the same day of the month 6 months later).
For British passport holders only. These are the rules published by the UK government (FCDO) for British citizens. If you hold another passport, check your own government's advice. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice.
Blank pages: the official text says “…at least 2 blank pages…”. The checker does not count pages.
Recent FCDO updates to the entry requirements
- 20 August 2026: “New information about requirement for Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) ('Entry requirements' page).”
- 9 July 2026: “New information about document requirements for travellers under 18 ('Entry requirements' page).”
- 26 February 2026: “Updated information about visa requirements ('Entry requirements' page).”
- 10 December 2025: “New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).”
- 6 June 2025: “Updated information on visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).”
Read the full FCDO travel advice for Mozambique (safety, visas, health) before you travel.
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